Mains downlighters

[peterb2428]

Hi,

When fitting double insulated downlights wired in parallel what is your preferred way of joining and insulating the earth cables to ensure continuity?

Pete

 

[Jimmyb]

Wagos in a choc box the 2 core flex out to the downlight.

thought it had to 3 core so flex had protection but now im wondering as i have seen this before.

 

[jimes]

most mains downlighters have joints on them dont they? i would say ashley 501's as above was said 17th ed compliant

 

[Amp David]

thought it had to 3 core so flex had protection but now im wondering as i have seen this before.

Not if the fittings are double insulated, no earth to connect to. The CPC isn't there to protect the cable

 

[telectrix]

thought the cpc was to hold the cable up when the overload melted the live and neutral

 

[martysparky]

thought the cpc was to hold the cable up when the overload melted the live and neutral

be careful stripping, the cpc might poke you in the eye when you pull the ears.

 

[peterb2428]

i jb them and have a flex going to the light!
hope this helps

You normally wire them in a star pattern then?

 

[peterb2428]

twist and tape!

Was thinking helacons

 

[peterb2428]

Wagos in a choc box the 2 core flex out to the downlight.

See everyone has said flex as opposed to standard t+e

 

[Amp David]

Easier to terminate if the fittings terminals are tiny, which most tend to be.

 

[cagedanimal2010]

helacons????

 

[jeremy]

push fit terminal connectors made by hellerman tyton

 

[empress]

See everyone has said flex as opposed to standard t+e

chocie box/ heat resistant flex out to the light .
no flamin cpc twisting
see D/L wired direct to t&e , usually the ones that stick out due to the stiffness of the cable pushing on em ,total rubbish and no need!

 

[Amp David]

see D/L wired direct to t&e , usually the ones that stick out due to the stiffness of the cable pushing on em ,total rubbish and no need!

Would agree with what your saying.

 

[jeremy]

Those that use flex, do you ferrule or tin the ends?

 

[peterb2428]

chocie box/ heat resistant flex out to the light .
no flamin cpc twisting
see D/L wired direct to t&e , usually the ones that stick out due to the stiffness of the cable pushing on em ,total rubbish and no need!

Never had any sticking out due to stiffness but could see that happening - so junction box then 2 core flex connecting each it is.

Thanks